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USS Nautilus (SS-571), the Navy’s first atomic powered submarine, on its initial sea trials, 01/20/1955
The first operational nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus was commissioned in the US Navy on September 30, 1954.
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USS Nautilus (SS-571), the Navy’s first atomic powered submarine, on its initial sea trials, 01/20/1955

The first operational nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus was commissioned in the US Navy on September 30, 1954.

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    Connecticut represent! you can even tour it, as it’s moored near Station New London.
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    Groton. It’s a museum now and you can go inside. I should go back sometime…
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    Confessional Friday. I FUCKING LOVE SUBMARINES.
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